Obituaries
Alma J. Ely
Sep 9, 2021
Alma J. Ely Age 88, of Watkins Glen, passed away September 9, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Donald F. Ely; sons, Stephen (Tammy), Dale (Karen), and Jerry (Caroline); grandchildren, Jonathon, Caitlin (Rob), Chelsea, Taylor and Josh; niece Cheryl Meyer; and nephews, Leon and Gary Jaworski. She was predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Flossy Correll;...
Laura Towner
Sep 5, 2021
Laura Mae “Hamilton” Towner Age 96 of Beaver Dams, formerly of Campbell, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. She was born to Charles and Anna Hamilton on November 12, 1924 in Thurston, New York. She married Ray Towner Sr. on December 11, 1941 in Thurston, New York. She was predeceased by Charles, her father, Anna her mother and loving husband,...
Marjorie Dibble
Sep 3, 2021
Marjorie Arlene “Marge” Dibble Age 90 of Dundee, passed away early Friday morning on September 3, 2021 at the Geneva General Hospital. She was at peace with her loving family at her side. Marge was born on March 7, 1931 in Springwater, New York to the late Charles and Hazel (Lyon) Menz. Her early years were spent in the Naples...
Cynthia VanSkiver Schoffner
Sep 3, 2021
Cynthia Lee Schoffner Age 73, of Burdett, went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2021. Cynthia’s life story began on August 19, 1948, in Corning New York, where she was born to two doting parents, Bernard and Beverly VanSkiver. Cynthia grew up in Moreland, NY and at the age of 5, contracted polio during the polio epidemic....
Victor A. Franzese
Aug 28, 2021
Victor A. Franzese Aged 81, passed away August 28, 2021 at his home in Watkins Glen, NY He leaves behind his beloved wife of 58 years Linda (Pandick) Franzese, his daughter Nancy (Gino Grassi) Franzese of Watkins Glen, son Andrew Franzese of Watkins Glen and son Adam ( Rhonda) Franzese of Lexington, SC; his grandchildren Victoria (Jordan) Young, Samantha (Kurtis)...
John Collinsworth Wilkins, Jr.
Aug 22, 2021
John Collinsworth Wilkins Jr., 95, a resident of Watkins Glen passed away on August 22, 2021 at the Bath, NY VA nursing home. He was born in 1926 and raised in New Orleans’ 9th ward. John was a Word War II veteran who served in the Navy as a Medic on the USS John Hancock aircraft carrier. In the early...
David Christensen
Aug 21, 2021
David Paul Christensen Age 78, of Montour Falls, passed away August 21, 2021. David is survived by his brother and sister, Hans (Virginia) Christensen of Fredonia and Gunhild Carroll of Macedon; sister in-law, Donna Christensen of Saratoga; and numerous nieces and nephews; as well as his family at the Arc of Chemung - Schuyler. He was predeceased by his parents,...
William H. Macnamara
Aug 16, 2021
William H. Macnamara Age 88, of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021. Bill was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Lester and Helen (Renner) Macnamara. He moved his family to Watkins Glen and worked at International Salt Co. for 28 years, retiring in 1996. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. Bill...
Rodney A. Bowser
Aug 6, 2021
Rodney A. Bowser Age 62, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away August 6, 2021 in Watkins Glen, NY, as the result of a medical emergency and motorcycle accident, after a day traveling through the beautiful Finger Lakes region on his Harley, doing what he loved. Born on November 30, 1958 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, he is survived by his mother Deanna Howering...
Andrew Flood
Aug 2, 2021
Andrew David Flood Age 47, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home in Sarasota, FL, on Monday, August 2, 2021. Andrew was a South Seneca Central School, Ovid, NY, graduate, Class of 1992. After graduation Andrew was briefly involved in the Air Force ROTC in Prescott, AZ. When his mother became ill, his heart beckoned him home. When he...
Richard F. Merrill
Aug 1, 2021
Richard Francis Merrill Age 66, passed away at home in Watkins Glen and into the hands of his Savior, on August 1, 2021. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Monday, August 9, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm and again from 5:00pm until 7:00pm; followed by a private funeral...
David & Carol Kunzmann
Aug 1, 2021
David and Carol Kunzmann There will be a celebration of both of their lives at the Watkins Glen Elks Lodge on Sunday, August 1 from 11:00am-1:00pm. A private graveside memorial service for Carol and David will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in Watkins Glen. They were lifelong residence of Watkins Glen an passed away in June. Those wishing may consider...
Craig N. Gallow
Jul 15, 2021
Craig N. Gallow Age 51, of Hector NY passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 after a long and hard fight from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident on January 10, 2020. Craig graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1988. He pursued his college education in Criminal Justice, and graduated from the Southern Tier Law Enforcement Academy...
Nancy E. Russell
Jul 14, 2021
Nancy Russell Age 86, of Rock Stream, NY, passed away July 14, 2021. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Christopher Berry of Rock Stream; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and long-time companion, Stan Smith of Rock Stream. Nancy was born in Syracuse on March 30, 1935, the daughter of Cranston and Ellamae Miller. Nancy was a communicant...
Paul E. Osborne
Jul 8, 2021
Paul E. Osborne Age 64, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away July 8, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Rose Osborne; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Charlette Osborne; brothers, William Osborne Jr. (wife Tessie) of Watkins Glen, and Edward (wife Janet) Osborne of Watkins Glen; brothers-in-law, Mark (wife Paula) Wallenbeck of Beaver Dams and James “Wally” Wallenbeck of...
John W. Miller
Jul 2, 2021
John W Miller Age 64, of Rock Stream, and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with Jesus on Friday, July 2, 2021. John was born to Clifford and Mary Miller on June 27, 1957 in Montour Falls, NY. He is predeceased by both his parents and sister, Bonnie. He leaves behind his loving wife of 46 years,...
Merrield "Mick" McClain
Jun 23, 2021
Merrield “Mick" McClain Age 76, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away peacefully at home with his daughter by his side on June 23, 2021 A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 11:00am at Glenwood Cemetery in Watkins Glen (bottom entrance) Mick graduated from Dundee Central School in 1962. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians, but...
Cristie A. Winkky
Jun 19, 2021
Cristie A. Winkky Age 68, of Hector, NY, passed away June 19, 2021. Cristie worked hard at Big Johnson Country Tavern in Hector for many years. She was everybody’s best friend and did all she could to make Hector a community. She was a strong woman full of heart and left a mark on everyone who knew her. She is...
Ricky Prince
Jun 16, 2021
Ricky S. Prince Age 67, of Montour Falls lost his life on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He enjoyed working mainly in marine construction on Seneca and other nearby lakes, although considered himself semi-retired for the last five years. He moved his family to the Finger Lakes area in 1985 from the suburbs of Long Island and often said it was...
Richard L. Clawson
Jun 15, 2021
Richard L. Clawson (Butch) Of Valois, NY, passed away on June 15, 2021 at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer. Butch was born in Seneca Falls, New York on June 18, 1946; son of Lewis and Roween Clawson. A 1964 graduate of Watkins Glen Central School, he was a drummer in the high school band and...
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